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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Unfortunately, the spending plan recently passed by House Republicans takes our country in the wrong direction.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy criticizes the House Republican budget for threatening economic recovery.

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